Family Across the Atlantic
Approximately 8.6 million Americans reported Polish ancestry in the 2020 U.S. Census. Many maintain close ties with relatives in Poland, especially in cities like Warsaw, Kraków, and Gdańsk. Regular phone calls bridge the 6-hour time difference.
- About 8.6 million Americans of full or partial Polish ancestry (2020 U.S. Census)
- Largest Polish-American concentrations in Illinois, New York, Michigan, and Pennsylvania